Winner - Student Poetic Award

Jing Han Zong - SCAD University

Really hard to select a favourite from this category as they are so different in style, theme and tone. Overall I feel this has the greatest sense of narrative and poetry. It's an intriguing image with a beautiful composition and use of colour, poetic. Fida judge

Winner - Student Platonic Award

Yinan Mao - SCAD University

"The facial expression and the subtly twisted gaze of the character bring charm." Fida judge

Winner - Historic Student Award

Zhenya Stoyanova - GOLDSMITHS University

"Such a striking and powerful rendering. I am not normally drawn to works like this - but the level of drama and impact is sensational. It truly tells the story of the historic moment in fashion." Fida judge

Winner - Artistic Student Award

Dama Risharo - Texas University

This is the image I am most drawn to in this group. The mark-making and detail are artistic - and the subject matter neatly relates to the theme. Artistry and craftsmanship - in media and content. Fida judge

Winner - Historic Award & Overall FIDA 2022 Winner

Katarina Holkova

"Incredible piece that feels simultaneously historic + contemporary. A real fashion moment. Love the hyper realistic model juxtaposed with the light touch rendering of the audience - how this directs the gaze to the moment, the sense of history unfurling. Really clever." Fida judge

Winner - Poetic Award

Natasa Kekanovic

"Captivating use of colours, nice expression and interesting technique. Feels original and fresh!" Fida judge

Winner Artistic Award

Tracey Smith

"Tangible artistry. Beautiful, joyful technique and seeming freedom in the brushwork + mark making. Really lovely to see her artwork evolve to this point - and excited for where it might go next. Love it." Fida judge

Winner Platonic Award

Ruth Froehlich

"Stunning rendering + understanding of the shoe. Clear sense of identity and voice. Evolved use of mixed media." Fida judge

Winner Animatic Award

Dana Toder

"It's very professional and stands out unrivaled. It has already been completed, but I am looking forward to future works." Fida judge

Winner - Student Animatic Award

Harry Jones

"Such a striking and powerful rendering. I am not normally drawn to works like this - but the level of drama and impact is sensational." Fida judge